Non-payment of community fees for covid-19: what is the time limit for claiming from the defaulting neighbour
The law states that the owner of a property under the horizontal property regime is…
Housing
Tips for selling your usual home and buying another one successfully
The coronavirus crisis has changed the preferences of many Spaniards: some choose t…
The Public Registry: Why it is important to consult it before buying a house
When buying a house you have to go with a thousand eyes. Deciding the place, the m2…
The price of urban land falls by 15%
The evolution of urban land in Spain anticipates sharp falls in housing prices. In …
REAL ESTATE
Benefits of obtaining the NIE Number
What is a Spanish NIE number? This will be one of the first questions you will b…
David Lucas, Secretary General of Housing: “The best policy to reduce the price of housing is to increase supply”
David Lucas, Secretary General of the Urban Agenda and Housing, receives idealista/…
Low rates and other factors that can boost the real estate market in the autumn
The housing market is beginning to recover its tone after the coronavirus hit. Acco…
MOVING TO SPAIN
The importance of hiring an inheritance lawyer
The legal problems associated with inheritance and succession are often among the m…
Who are the best banks for expats in Spain?
There are many expats in Spain. As a result the Spanish banking system is familiar …
In a rental, what does the owner pay and what does the tenant pay?
The rental market is taking off in Spain. More and more people are opting for this …
Spanish healthcare explained
Spain has both public and private healthcare systems. The public system provides fr…
INVESTMENT
IFRS 16: What this accounting standard on leasing is and how it affects businesses
IFRS 16 (international financial accounting standards) came into force in 2019 and …
The post-covid property market: the recovery will be in “W”
It seems that months have already passed since the end of the state of alarm, when …
How are the foreigners distributed on the Spanish coast?
The slogan of sun and beach in Spain continues to attract foreigners to buy or rent…
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Housing in Spain: Better to Rent or Buy?
A great percentage of expats that come to Spanish lands have visited for short peri…
The Energy Certificate in Spain (EPC)
WHO IS REQUIRED TO HAVE A ENERGY CERTIFICATE? It is mandatory to have the energy…
Renouncing to inherit
Similar to acceptance of inheritance, a written declaration (public deed )is made, …
How to apply for Spanish Residency
How To Get Permanent Residency In Spain Moving to another country takes a lot of…
Drink driving regulations in Spain
Spain’s drink driving laws are stricter than the UK. In Spain the legal limit is 0.…
Building permits and licenses in Spain
Most of us if not all at some point of our lives are faced with making property ref…
The NIE number in Spain
What is the NIE number? The first step to move to Spain is getting the NIE Numbe…
How to file income tax in Spain
Who pays income tax in Spain? Whether or not you actually live in Spain througho…